English Muffin Recipe
Make English Muffin Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, melted butter, and the activated yeast mixture.
- 3
Form Dough
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour until it is manageable.
- 4
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Cooking Preparation
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness.
- 7
Cut Muffins
Using a round cutter, cut out circles of dough and place them on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Make sure to space them evenly.
- 8
Let Muffins Rest
Cover the muffins with a cloth and let them rest for about 30 minutes to rise slightly.
- 9
- 10
Cool Muffins
Once cooked, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.